The Texture Project – Week 2: Sandpaper
Launching this project, the word texture was selected because in 2026 I’m purposely adding depth, new dimensions, and opportunities to my life. And how did Week 2 go? Well, how does sandpaper fee... Read more
Open Door vs. Empty Nest…The Struggle is Real (AKA “taking flight and/or the year I said goodbye to my daughter’s childhood”)
Last May, I stood on stage and had the honor of presenting my child with her high school diploma. My one and only. My pride and joy.That August, I drove to Athens and left part of my heart there. In t... Read more
The Texture Project/Week 1: Rocky River Reservation & A Women's Circle
Week 1 of the 2026 Texture Project. Here are two adventures that may add texture to your life too! Experience #1: Rocky River Reservation (Cleveland Metroparks) Location: Rocky River Reserv... Read more
Texture
New year, new opportunities. The clean calendar. A fresh start. The time to reflect, react, respond and make plans. As noted in my last blog entry, it’s a time of transition in my life. That “open... Read more
Simplicity Soup: Finding A Way Home
We watch our children try. When they fail, we help pick up the pieces. We encourage them to try again. We cheer them on. We share their joys and their sorrows. It is one of the toughest jobs of bein... Read more
Taking Flight
“The great paradox of parenthood is that it moves in both slow motion and fast forward at the same time.”-unknown. Amen. Closing my eyes, I can easily be transported back to the day that my n... Read more
Simplicity Soup: The Red Balloon
I love babies and puppies. Both bring joy and adventure and add to a rich, beautiful life. And both bring challenges. I've often shared that upon arrival at home, babies are easy - well, except a pare... Read more
Simplicity Soup: Patience with the Process
We have seven cats right now. Nine if you count the original two felines. No, don't peg me as a crazy cat lady. Seven of the cats are actually caterpillars. Which is not only the hip way to refe... Read more
Simplicity Soup: Sign Me Up
Summer was the opportunity to adventure and try new things. Paddle boarding, art classes, summer camp... Oh wait, I am talking about my kid and THEIR summer fun. Summer for adults...well...pe... Read more
Simplicity Soup: Coping Mechanisms
I may (or may not have) just ate a half bag of Veggie Straws. The crunch and the salt compliment the air filled structure that doesn’t fill up my stomach or my soul. What are these things made ... Read more
